There may be something about the name Ferndale that makes a city LGBT-friendly—both Ferndale, Michigan, and Ferndale, Montana have good-sized gay populations. In the case of Ferndale, Montana, the small city may not seem like much, but it’s surprisingly welcoming. There’s no real gay district in Ferndale because everywhere you go, you’ll find diverse neighborhoods.
Ferndale has only one bar that’s really considered a gay bar, but gay and straight couples are routinely seen at many of the other bars and clubs in the area. The average age for Lake County, which includes Ferndale, is a little under 40 years old, which may help explain this very open attitude.
Condos in the area range from $77,500 to $1.6 million. These more expensive condos are usually rustic looking condos. As far as single-family homes go, prices start out at around $99,500 and top out at $10 million for a huge mansion located in the area.
